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Post by ChrisB on Aug 17, 2014 11:48:43 GMT
Hmm. OK.
I don't think I was judging you, but I still fail to see the connection between the two things. Surely you are someone who happens not to read books and also happens to write computer programs. The two things are completely unconnected.
Anyway, I don't want to fall out as a result of you thinking I've somehow slurred you over the lack of books in your life.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2014 12:56:14 GMT
Hmm. OK. I don't think I was judging you, but I still fail to see the connection between the two things. Surely you are someone who happens not to read books and also happens to write computer programs. The two things are completely unconnected. Anyway, I don't want to fall out as a result of you thinking I've somehow slurred you over the lack of books in your life. I am sorry you do not see "the connection". So let me spell it out. You read books for your pleasure and to pass time, yes? I write computer program's. Perhaps you should read less and interact more with people who are different. Alan, if you want an argument I'm happy to oblige. I can't see any other reason for your contribution to this thread. Taking offence at someone suggesting that it is a good thing to support local libraries is a little strange IMO. Writing computer programmes is not equivalent to reading books. Books are the foundation of our civilisation, writing computer programmes might be entertaining and also a good form of employment but, hardly the same. No one was judging you for your lack of reading, until now. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2014 12:59:37 GMT
Hmm. OK. I don't think I was judging you, but I still fail to see the connection between the two things. Surely you are someone who happens not to read books and also happens to write computer programs. The two things are completely unconnected. Anyway, I don't want to fall out as a result of you thinking I've somehow slurred you over the lack of books in your life. I am sorry you do not see "the connection". So let me spell it out. You read books for your pleasure and to pass time, yes? I write computer program's. Perhaps you should read less and interact more with people who are different. There was no connection. It was a conclusion you jumped to. I cannot see how Chris was in any way criticising you for your reading/non-reading habits. |
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Post by AlanS on Aug 17, 2014 13:57:56 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2014 17:18:20 GMT
This has been my holiday reading.
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Post by jammy on Aug 17, 2014 17:24:34 GMT
Cannot find how to delete posts Are you sure your a Computer Program Writer...!!!  |
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Post by Tim on Aug 17, 2014 20:03:55 GMT
Viv Albertine - Clothes - Music -Boys Having never been a punk fan I only vaguely knew who Viv was, but knew the Slits. I went to a local arts festival recently where Viv was talking and book signing and I was hooked listening to her speak, this book is a great read for 'any' music fan, punk lover or not (look at the Amazon reviews). The introduction is classic . . . "Anyone who writes an autobiography is either a twat or broke. I'm a bit of both . . ." and it goes on. Funny, stark and totally unputdownable (is that a word?). The first chapter is titled 'Masturbation' which was what made me buy it and I'm so glad I did. It's a cracker 
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Post by jammy on Aug 25, 2014 2:52:40 GMT
I am enjoying "Cormac McCarthy - The Road" at present......Very good but rather bleak...!!!
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Post by dvh on Aug 26, 2014 10:39:14 GMT
Today I am mostly reading 'Natural Supernaturalism' by M H Abrams
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Post by MartinT on Aug 26, 2014 20:41:25 GMT
Wool by Hugh Howey. Interesting post-apocalyptic thriller set in a deep silo where all humanity believe they live. Slightly episodic, as a result of the way it was written, but a good read.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Aug 26, 2014 20:53:16 GMT
Yep, those are good Martin, worth reading them all.
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Post by MartinT on Aug 27, 2014 2:29:49 GMT
Ah good, as I already have the next one (Shift) lined up to read.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Aug 27, 2014 5:42:48 GMT
Stumbled on these a while back. Always thought they'd make a good film.
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Post by MartinT on Aug 27, 2014 22:59:55 GMT
I think it highly likely given time. Divergent converted well.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Aug 28, 2014 5:22:06 GMT
Haven't read that as yet, will give it a go.
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Post by Chris on Sept 3, 2014 13:42:24 GMT
Beau Geste PC Wren and King Solomons Mines H Rider Haggard are both great reads.
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Post by Chris on Sept 4, 2014 10:06:42 GMT
Amazing tales for making men out of boys. Good rousing MANLY stories.
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Post by Chris on Sept 4, 2014 21:01:32 GMT
Zero Six Bravo - Special forces stuff,quite good and Safe Return doubtful - various tales of Arctic explorers. Takes it's name from an advert that was placed - Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages,bitter cold,long months of complete darkness,constant danger,safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.
Shackleton was swamped with replies.
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Post by Chris on Sept 14, 2014 18:51:12 GMT
The Damage Done by Warren Fellowes. The tale of a heroin smuggler caught and doing time in Big Tiger. Wild story,wild.
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Post by dvh on Sept 15, 2014 8:21:10 GMT
'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy' by Laurence Sterne. One of the strangest books ever written (first published between 1759 and 1767).
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